Scroll down the page to find the “Forms" on the right hand side of the page.

Below you will find a link for “DS-11: Application for Passport” blank PDF.

Follow the link and print out the form.

*You are applying for the Adult Passport Book.Once you have completed the form, you will need to apply IN PERSON (details below). Please bring your Certified Birth Certificate, valid Driver’s License, photocopies of Certified Birth Certificate and valid Driver’s License, 1 Passport Photo and appropriate payment. At this time the fee for an adult passport is a total of $145. Please note this fee is is paid in two installments: one for the application fee, and one for the execution fee. Check the website for acceptable forms of payment.

Applying in Charleston?You can take your completed application to one of two places:

Applying at home?No problem! The U.S. Postal Service provides passport application services, and sometimes, photos. Using the "Find a Post Office" feature on their website, type in your home zip code and select the office closest to you. Please note that not every office accepts passport applications. From the "Location Types" drop down menu, select "passports" for a list of those offices accepting applications. Please be aware that application hours may differ from office hours.

Renewing Your Passport?Check your expiration date! Bear in mind that if you travel within 6 months of the expiration date, you may be denied travel. We suggest that all students renew ahead of their travel avoid this issue. Example: If your expiration date is December 31, 2020, you will want to renew in early 2020. Passports are valid for 10 years. Please refer to this link for questions: http://travel.state.gov/passport/renew/renew_833.html